Tiger Beat
Acton Weekly Update 8/10/18
FTCSC Hedgehog Focus
The Hedgehog Concept is based on an ancient Greek parable that states, "The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing." ... Hedgehogs, however, simplify the world and focus on a single, overarching vision, which they then achieve.
Emergency Management Plans
Drills went well this week. Thank You!
Please review the EMP plan with class.
1. We will have our Police Officers train us on the updated plans on September 12th during our Collaboration Time.
They will also meet with all students in the cafeteria that morning to practice EMP procedures in the cafeteria.
2.Reminder: In your mailbox you will find a blank school map and directions on how to rewrite your evacuation route and shelter in place locations. We will need to have two evacuation routes identified on the new maps and the routes must be highlighted and written out. If you use your current map to write your first route and then decide on the second fasted route and highlight/ write it out and turn it into KRISSY, she will type these out and give you back a laminated copy. Leave your old map up until you receive your map back. All maps are due to Krissy by August 13th. (ignore the August 3rd deadline on the sheet)
3. All classrooms need either a curtain or paper covering the internal window (between classroom and hallway) that can be easily closed during a lock-out. All curtains MUST be sprayed with a fire retardant spray and documented. In the next couple of weeks, I'll come around to spray these.
PBIS Updates
If you have students who need more support with practicing procedures, just let, Kevin, Matt or me know and we will cover your class so you can practice with them. We are here to support YOU!
Coach's Corner
We have many celebrations this week. Reading and writing stamina is increasing. Students know to refer to your I Charts when they have questions. I also heard many students already with the ability to recite your expectations for Read to Self. Your hard work and attention to detail don't go unnoticed.
Student Expectations
I Charts in First!
Increasing Stamina
Housekeeping
- Please contribute to the coffee usage in the staff lounge. Please donate a bag or container of coffee that can be shared with your colleagues. Donations can be placed in the cabinets in above the coffee pots.
- Don't forget to turn in your $40 donation for the FUN committee. Donations can be made $20 each semester or $40 now. Donations go towards funeral flowers, celebrations and supporting our families in times of need. When you make your donation, you may wear jeans on Fridays.
- Students who are coming in to the cafeteria from walkers or car rider line right before the bell will be given a breakfast and sent to class. All other students will eat in the cafeteria. We don't want the later students to miss class time.
- Please log onto your esuites account this weekend to update your personal and emergency contact information. All updates must be made by August 13th.
- Please get your Safe Schools videos and quizzes done BEFORE the deadline!
- Please keep hallways clear of clutter, furniture and containers.
- Please keep all community works spaces clean and clear of papers, mugs, trash, etc. We take pride in our school! Please see photo below of the tables near the copy machines. We need to keep these spaces clean and tidy.
- If you receive a note, phone call or email about student transportation, you MUST update the transportation log on the google drive AND send a note up to Krissy. She is the gatekeeper of dismissal and must be informed of all changes.
- Reading Logs-Hang on to them this week. Matt and I will kick off our challenge next week with students and will have directions on turning these in.
- Below is a draft of the cleaning plan our custodial team plans to use each week. Please review your days and stack chairs and clean off desks for them.
Ohana Calandar
Monday 8/13/18-Orange Day
- DIBELS Testing Window Opens
DIBELS COVERAGE:Mrs. Stevenson will cover Mrs. McMaster's room on Monday.
Mrs. Matters will cover Mrs. Gilkerson's room on Monday.
Mrs. Stevens will cover Mrs. Miller's room on Monday as well.
On Monday, Mrs. Wolski will cover Miss Krug's room.
DIBELS:Mrs. Ryan will cover Mr. Froning's room on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, Mrs. Parsons will get coverage.
On Tuesday, Mrs. Stevens will cover Mrs. Elliott.
- Collaboration- CHOICE
- prepare AirWays
- work on CFAs
- work on D5
- plan extension time
- RA/ SS Plan Social Skills Groups
Boy Scouts will be in the cafeteria during lunches.
- Collaboration: Choice
- prepare for AirWays
- work on CFAs
- work on D5
- plan extension time
- RA/ SS Plan Social Skills Groups
Thursday 8/16/18-Pink Day
DIBELS: Mrs. Adams will cover Mrs. Emerine's room on Thursday.
Mrs. Brooks will get DIBELS coverage by Mrs. Wolski.
Airways Assessment Window Opens
- Academic Team Meeting 8:15 AM in the Conference Room
- Grade Level Meetings- RA Time
Friday 8/17/18-White Day
Coming up soon:
August 28th: School Board Tours- Please have student work displayed in hallways. We want to show the school board what an amazing school we are.
August 29th- Central Office Cookout for Acton staff during lunch times
August 29th- School Picture Day
September 3rd-Labor Day Holiday- NO SCHOOL!!
September 7th- Midterms Posted